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Resumen del manual
You have just purchased the world’s most unique and innovative USB professional condenser TM microphone —the Snowball ! Here at Blue, we are known for designing and building the finest microphones available for studio, stage, film, broadcast — and now — you guessed it — computer use. Our microphones unite the heritage of the world’s most respected classics with leading-edge technology, innovative engineering and inimitable styling. The Snowball is the product of our unrestrained imagination and our years of microphone and capsule manufacturing experience. There is simply nothing else like it. But don’t just take our word for it . . . “This thing will make me immortal!” — Frosty (lead singer of The Snowmen) “The next best thing to plugging a USB connector into your neck” — Rodney Petersburg, President, North Platte Star Trek Fan Club “Thanks to the Snowball, I can now actually record ON the Matterhorn!’” — Lars Jurgenssbourger, Winner, 1981 World Yodeling Competition “Finally, something to plug into my laptop on those long, winter nights!” — The Abominable Snowman We know you hate to read manuals. So do we! But because the Snowball is such a unique recording tool, we really hope you take the time to familiarize yourself with its features and try the suggested application tips that are designed to help you get the most out of the Snowball. You might just learn something too! With proper care and feeding, the Snowball will reward you with many years of recording and performance enjoyment and it won’t end up as a pool of water on your desktop! Now on with the show. (No refrigeration necessary.) What’s that on the back? Well, we’re glad you asked. You will find the USB output port and a three-position switch on the rear of the Snowball. You can probably figure out what the USB port is for, but in case you can’t, this is the place where you connect the boxy end of the USB cable — with the other end going into, you guessed it, your computer. Now for the fun part. Just above the USB output port, you will find a three-position switch. Viewed from left to right, the positions are as follows: 1 2 3 First position: Activates the cardioid capsule. Second position: Activates the cardioid capsule with a -10dB PAD (more geek talk for a device that reduces the output of the mic for use with loud sound sources that could cause distortion of the signal). Third position: Activates the omni capsule. Snowball suggested applications The Snowball was designed for convenient studio use without the necessity for a lot of signal processing — or even a mic pre! Because you just connect it to your USB port, it offers a wide range 20 30 40 50 100 500 1kHz 5kHz 10kHz 20kHz 10 5 +5 +10 dB 1 setting 2 setting 3 setting 5 10 15 20 25 dB 315 270 225 180 135 90 45 0 100Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2.5kHz 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz Frequency Response Polar Response This frequency chart is only a start. It gives the recordist a basis of the sound provided. How the microphone reacts n a particu ar application will differ greatly because of many variables. Room acoust cs, distance from sound source (prox mity), tuning of the instrument and mic cabling are only a few of the interacting issues. For an artist or an engineer, how the microphones are used creates the basis of the sound. 20 30 40 50 100 500 1kHz 5kHz 10kHz 20kHz 10 5 +5 +10 dB 1 setting 2 setting 3 setting 5 10 15 20 25 dB 315 270 225 180 135 90 45 0 100Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2.5kHz 4kHz 8kHz 16kHz Frequency Response Polar Response This frequency chart is only a start. It gives the recordist a basis of the sound provided. How the microphone reacts n a particu ar application will differ greatly because of many variables. Room acoust cs, distance from sound source (prox mity), tuning of the instrument and mic cabling are only a few of the interacting issues. For an artist or an engineer, how the microphones are used creates the basis of the sound. of applications coupled with an ease of use never before offered in a studio microphone. Because of its rugged construction, dual-capsule design and high-spl specification, you can use the Snowball virtually anywhere — including the Arctic Circle! Why TWO capsules? (well, of course, two capsules are better than one!) The Snowball uses two separate capsules to offer you a wide variety of applications. The first capsule generally “hears” what’s right in front of it in a fixed cardioid pattern with a neutral sonic signature (engineering geeks call this unidirectional). The second capsule generally “hears” everything around it with a brighter overall sound (engineering geeks call this omnidirectional). Where do you put it? The Snowball features a unique swivel mount located on the bottom center of the mic body. Be sure to mount the Snowball on the Blue Snowball desktop tripod or on a standard-thread counter-weighted tripod mic stand. And for reduction of low-frequency rumble and additional positioning options, mount the Snowball in the Blue Ringer, available from your au...